1 volume ; 24 cm

"'How far did we go? As far as our imaginations would carry us, really. Those were the days of pure hedonism. LA in particular was like Sodom and Gomorrah ... It was my life - that fusion of magic and music.' Jimmy Page was the leader, mastermind, guitarist and producer of Led Zeppelin, described by "Rolling Stone" magazine as "the biggest band of the seventies" and "unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history." While there is no shortage of written material out there on Led Zeppelin's legacy, none of the band members have ever written a tell-all book or co-operated with the press or a biographer. For the most part, their exploits are merely the stuff of legend. On the rare occasions that Page has opened his doors to journalists, he has done so with caution. Over the last twenty years, Brad Tolinski, editor-in-chief of "Guitar World" magazine, has interviewed Page more than any other journalist in the world and by asking incisive questions, he's been able to gain the trust of this greatly misunderstood artist. Sifting through over fifty hours of conversations that touch on everything from the 1960s music scene and his early years as England's top session guitarist working with artists like The Who, The Kinks, and Eric Clapton, to his wild years in Led Zeppelin, and post-Zep projects, "Light & Shade" will provide readers with the most complete picture of the media-shy guitarist ever published."--Www.bookdepository.co.uk

"There was a fight almost every time we performed" -- "I wanted to play loud" -- "I took full advantage of them ..." -- "I wanted artistic control in a vise grip" ; A conversation with John Paul Jones -- "Fuck the sixties! We're going to chart the new decade" ; A conversation with Jimmy Page and Jack White -- "They told us we were committing professional suicide" -- "The tours were exercises in pure hedonism" -- "It was my life -- that fusion of magick and music" ; A conversation with Led Zeppelin publicist Danny Goldbert ; Top ten Led Zeppelin guitar moments -- "I was knocked sideways" ; A conversation with Bad Company and Firm vocalist Paul Rodgers -- "I still had a lot to offer and say musically" ; An inventory of Jimmy Page's primary guitars, amps, and effects -- "We're older and wiser" ; A conversation with men's fashion designer John Varvatos -- The astrology of Jimmy Page

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-298)

Includes bibliographical references

Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-298)-"There was a fight almost every time we performed"-"I wanted to play loud" ; The Yardbirds according to Chris Dreja-"I wanted artistic control in a vise grip" ; A conversation with John Paul Jones-"Fuck the sixties! We're going to chart the new decade" ; A conversation with Jimmy Page and Jack White-"They told us we were committing professional suicide"-"The tours were exercises in pure hedonism"-"It was my life-that fusion of magick and music" ; A conversation with Led Zeppelin publicist Danny Goldbert ; Top ten Led Zeppelin guitar moments-"I was knocked sideways" ; A conversation with Bad Company and Firm vocalist Paul Rodgers-"I still had a lot to offer and say musically" ; An inventory of Jimmy Page's primary guitars, amps, and effects-"We're older and wiser" ; A conversation with men's fashion designer John Varvatos-The astrology of Jimmy Page.-More than 30 years after disbanding in 1980, Led Zeppelin continues to be celebrated for its artistic achievements, broad musical influence, and commercial success. Iconic guitarist and Led Zeppelin founder, Jimmy Page, is both the band's most reticent member and the one who most fascinates its huge fanbase. For the first time and in his own words, he opens up to journalist Brad Tolinski, exploring in-depth his remarkable life and musical journey

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